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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
11 Dec 2025
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86.7 %
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Description
Help for general ground help, garden, and house mantanance.
The location is a lovely house with sea views north of Faro.
Riccardo is Italian and Trish from UK
We love music, arts and organic gardening.
We have rooms to spare and we love welcoming people to our table.
We used to be host in UK before brexit and had 5*rating. We have enjoyed cultural exchange from all nationalities since 2012, many have become friends and often visit.
We have now moved to Portugal, a new beginning.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Interests
Van life
Videography
Politics / Social justice
Technology
Sustainability
Movies & TV
Plant care
Music
Languages
Drawing & painting
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Dancing
Beach
Culture
Vegetarian or vegan
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about
Music,
Drumming
Art
Cinema
Architecture
Natural medicine
Languages
Projects involving children
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Help
Gardening
General maintenance
Lots of skills to share:
Languages, italian and english.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Bedroom in main house
We offer 3 meals per day for 4-5hrs help own room and bathroom and live as part of the family.Help hours are flexible and weekends are free for you to enjoy the beach/hiking trails and the sunshine Portugal has to offer.
What else ...
Bus stop outside the house to Faro and local beaches and other locations.
No smoking in the house.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (3)
He is a diligent hard worker and wasn't fazed when we had to build a dry stone wall around the property.He managed to search the land for the right bits of stone (including huge pieces)proving himself to be invaluable to our project.He is calm thoughtful and very easy to get along with.
I highly recommend Logan… read more
I willingly recommend James to any work away hosts.
They were punctual ,diligent,skilled and trustworthy.
They painted the garage and prepared the stone wall ready for rejuvenation which was no main feat.
Wishing you all the best for your next adventures.
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He is a diligent hard worker and wasn't fazed when we had to build a dry stone wall around the property.He managed to search the land for the right bits of stone (including huge pieces)proving himself to be invaluable to our project.He is calm thoughtful and very easy to get along with.
I highly recommend Logan… read more
I willingly recommend James to any work away hosts.
They were punctual ,diligent,skilled and trustworthy.
They painted the garage and prepared the stone wall ready for rejuvenation which was no main feat.
Wishing you all the best for your next adventures.
